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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Sexual Harassment of Women in Educational Institutions
As per National Crime Records Bureau  data, a total number of 57, 119 and 142 cases were registered during 2014, 2015 and 2016 respectively under the category insult to the modesty of women at office premises. The State/UT-wise details are at Annexure-I. The latest data available with NCRB pertains to the year 2016.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013 mandates all workplaces, including, any department, organisation, undertaking, establishment, institutions, office, branch or unit which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the appropriate Government or the local authority or a Government company or a corporation or a co-operative society having more than 10 workers to constitute Internal Committees  for receiving complaints of sexual harassment of women at workplaces. Educational Institutions are also covered under the Act.
The Act casts an obligation upon all the employers to constitute Internal Committees and for inquiry to be completed in a sensitive and time bound manner by Internal Committees. There is no centralized mechanism to collect data related to Internal Committees and of the cases of sexual harassment looked into by such committees.
ANNEXURE-I
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Sl. No.
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States/UTs
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At Office Premises
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2014
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2015
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2016
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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3
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|
3
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7
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2
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Arunachal Pradesh
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0
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|
0
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|
0
|
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3
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|
Assam
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0
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
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4
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Bihar
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0
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|
0
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73
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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0
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|
0
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4
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6
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Goa
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1
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|
4
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|
1
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7
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Gujarat
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1
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1
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0
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8
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Haryana
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1
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|
1
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3
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9
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Himachal Pradesh
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0
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|
1
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|
0
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10
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Jammu & Kashmir
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0
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0
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0
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11
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Jharkhand
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0
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0
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1
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12
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Karnataka
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|
3
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|
5
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9
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13
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Kerala
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6
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0
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8
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14
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Madhya Pradesh
|
|
1
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|
1
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1
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|
15
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Maharashtra
|
|
10
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27
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11
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16
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Manipur
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0
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0
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0
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17
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Meghalaya
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0
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0
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0
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18
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Mizoram
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0
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0
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0
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19
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Nagaland
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|
0
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|
1
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|
0
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20
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Odisha
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8
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0
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0
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21
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Punjab
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|
0
|
|
0
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|
0
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22
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|
Rajasthan
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
23
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|
Sikkim
|
|
0
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|
0
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|
0
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24
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Tamil Nadu
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|
2
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|
0
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0
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25
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Telangana
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5
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32
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8
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26
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Tripura
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|
0
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|
0
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|
0
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|
27
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
0
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|
0
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|
4
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28
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Uttarakhand
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|
0
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|
0
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|
0
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29
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West Bengal
|
|
4
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6
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|
0
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30
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A & N Islands
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|
0
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|
0
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|
0
|
|
31
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Chandigarh
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
2
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|
32
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D&N Haveli
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|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
33
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Daman & Diu
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|
0
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|
0
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|
0
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34
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Delhi UT
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11
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36
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9
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35
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Lakshadweep
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0
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0
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1
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36
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Puducherry
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1
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0
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0
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TOTAL 
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57
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119
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142
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President asks Jal Shakti Ministry and NITI Aayog to study the feasibility of drinking water project for Udayagiri in Andhra Pradesh
Vice President discusses the region’s drinking water problems with senior officials
The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today held a meeting with Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, Shri Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary, Drinking Water & Sanitation, and Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and discussed various possible ways in which drinking water and irrigation needs of the drought-prone Udayagiri area, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh can be met. The Vice President shared with them the concerns of the people of this area.
In the recent past, the Vice President has been talking to people of Udayagiri constituency, from where Shri Venkaiah Naidu, now The Vice President of India was elected as MLA in 1978 for the first time. While enquiring about the general well-being, they informed the Vice President that ground water levels in the area have depleted considerably, most of the tanks/borewells have dried up and various water supply schemes are not serving the water needs to the fullest. They also informed the Vice President that this is the 7th consecutive year where there are no adequate rains. Most of them requested Shri Naidu to find out ways of getting water from Krishna basin or Somasila project.
In today’s discussion with the Vice President, officials suggested that they would explore various options in consultation with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and see what might be the most feasible option.
The Vice President advised Secretary, Water Resources to discuss with Central Water Commission and find out about the technical feasibility. He also suggested that the Detailed Project Report  and the various ongoing efforts of the State Government to mitigate the water crisis including through the Water Grid project could be studied.
After a preliminary assessment is made, the Vice President advised that a delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Jal Shakti as well as from NITI Aayog and Central Water Commission could visit the area and interact with the concerned stakeholders to understand the ground reality and suggest a way forward.
The Vice President also spoke to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and shared with him the feedback he had received from many of his acquaintances in Udayagiri about the acute drinking water situation in the area. He appraised him of his meeting with senior officials today morning and suggested that it would be good if the State Government and the Government of India could work together to find a sustainable solution to the problem. The Chief Minister responded positively and promised to work towards a solution.
Prime Minister's Office
Task Force on employment data created
Task Force on employment data created
The Government of India attaches the highest priority to job creation. India suffers from a lack of reliable, timely data on employment which has made it difficult for policy makers and independent observers to assess the extent of employment generation at different points of time. Some data is collected and published by certain agencies including the Labour Bureau, but the coverage is very small. The Labour Bureau data covers only a few sectors and the methodology is not based on updated panel of survey respondents. The net result has been that both policy making and analysis are conducted in a data vacuum.
In view of the importance of timely and reliable data on employment, the Prime Minister has directed the Prime Minister’s Office and concerned Ministries to come up with a solution to fill this long standing gap in the country’s statistical architecture. Accordingly a task force has been created under the chairmanship of the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog Dr. Arvind Panagriya with Labour Secretary Ms. Sathiyavathy, Secretary Statistics Dr. T.C.A. Ananth, Prof. Pulak Ghosh of NITI Aayog and Shri Manish Sabharwal  as members. The Task Force will recommend solutions which can be implemented in a time bound manner. The Prime Minister has directed that this task be expedited so that policies on employment can be formulated with a proper appreciation of impacts, based on credible data.
Prime Minister's Office
On Parakram Diwas, PM interacts with youngsters selected to participate in the ceremony to honour Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Parliament under ‘Know Your Leader’ programme at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg
PM engages in a candid and free wheeling interaction with the youngsters
PM discusses various facets of the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and what we can learn from him
PM advises youngsters to read biographies of historic personalities to learn the kind of challenges they faced in their lives and how they overcame these challenges
Youngsters share their excitement on getting the unique opportunity to meet the Prime Minister and to sit in Central Hall of Parliament
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with youngsters who were selected under the ‘Know Your Leader’ programme to participate in the ceremony to honour Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the Central Hall of Parliament earlier today. This interaction took place at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
Prime Minister engaged in a candid and free wheeling interaction with the youngsters. He discussed various facets of the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and what we can learn from him. He also suggested that they should try to read biographies of historic personalities to learn the kind of challenges they faced in their lives and how they overcame these challenges.
The youngsters shared their excitement on getting the unique opportunity to meet the Prime Minister of the country and to sit in the Central Hall of Parliament. They added that the programme has also given them an understanding of what unity in diversity is, by coming across so many individuals from all corners of the country.
In a welcome change from the past practice wherein only dignitaries were invited to pay floral tributes to national icons in Parliament, these 80 youngsters were selected from across the country to participate in the floral tribute function in Parliament in honour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. They were selected under the 'Know Your Leader' programme, which has been launched to use the floral tribute functions taking place in Parliament as an effective medium for spreading more knowledge and awareness about the lives and contributions of the towering national icons among the youth of the country. They were selected through an elaborate, objective and merit based process involving quizzes on DIKSHA portal and MyGov; elocution / speech competition at district and state level; and selection from Universities through competition on life and contribution of Netaji. 31 of them also got an opportunity to speak on the contributions of Netaji in the Floral Tributes function organised in the Central Hall of Parliament. They spoke in five languages: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Marathi and Bangla.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Film festival and webinars to mark celebration of International Women’s Day by Films Division
Films Division in collaboration with Children’s Film Society, India is celebrating International Women's Day from 8 to 10 March 2021 with the theme Choose to Challenge and the three day festivities will include a festival of documentaries and feature films curated along this year’s theme and webinars on germane topics.
The celebrations will kick start with an austere inaugural ceremony led by Smita Vats Sharma, Director General, Films Division at 11.00 am on 8th March, 2021 at Films Division complex, Mumbai followed by webinar on ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution in India: A brief Overview’ with Asha Gopalan Nair, Advocate and senior Mediator, Supreme Court of India as a key speaker. In the second webinar of the day, Dr. Anupama R, a renowned Gynaecologist from Thiruvananthapuram will speak on the topic ‘Health Challenges faced by Women’
On Day 2 on 9th March, a webinar on ‘Women in Filmmaking: Challenges in Creating Space’ will be held where young filmmakers, Batul Mukhtiyar and Teenaa Kaur Pasricha will speak on their cinematic journey and how they created a space in the colossal media firmament. To make the discussion more fruitful, students from various media institutions will join the webinar. The day’s programme will conclude with a webinar on ‘Financial Planning’ with Ms. Rakhee Nikam, Investment Advisor from Mumbai as a key speaker.
As the theme Choose to Challenge dominates the three days’ event, an on line inspirational talk will be held on the concluding day on 10th March, 2021 with two women achievers who have challenged their visual impediments - Dr. Kalpana Kharade, a leading educationalist and Ms. Sadaf Khan, an HR professional from Mumbai - sharing their success stories. This will be followed by Prof Kiran Makhijani, Clinical Psychologist from Mumbai leading the webinar on ‘Mental Health: Issues and Stigmas’.
Apart from Films Division officials from Mumbai and field offices, officials of Children’s Film Society, India will also participate in the webinars online.
A special attraction of the International Women's Day celebrations is a curated festival of documentaries and feature films that highlight the spirit of Choose to Challenge. The films produced by Films Division and CFSI will be streamed on www.filmsdivision.org/Documentary of the Week and https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision from 8th to 10th March, 2021.
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022-23522252/ 09004035366
publicity@filmsdivision.org
List of films to be screened online:
1. Wings of Desire 
2. Drama Queens 
3. Inner Voice 
4. I Rise 
5. The Day I Became a Woman 
6.Diler Arunima Sinha 
7. Phulbasan Bai  
8. Begamon Ka Bhopal 
9.Lilkee 
10. Choo Lenge Akash (90 Min./English/2000/CFSI/Virendra Saini
Jaydevi PS/P.Kor
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Ministry of Power
National Awareness Campaign for Energy efficiency
Prize Distribution Ceremony of State level painting competition by Power Grid Corporation of India
6 students in two categories awarded prize of Rs. 50,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 each and 20 consolation prizes
Goa | December 10, 2021
Prize distribution ceremony held today at the state level painting competition by Power Grid Corporation of India today. 6 students from two categories i.e. standard 5 to 7 and standard 8 to 10 awarded cash and a certificate. The winners will represent Goa at New Delhi for National level competition. Shri S. Ravindar Kumar, Executive Director, WR-1, POWERGRID, Shri Mahesh Vengurlekar, Retd. Principal, Goa College of Fine Arts, Panaji, Shri Vivek Wasant Belokar, Assistant Director; Directorate of Technical Education and Shri R. Narayan, G.M., WR-1, POWERGRID were present on the occasion.
Powergrid corporation of India will nurture the students by giving them platform and guidance, said Shri Ravindar Kumar. Special workshops for the students will be organized with the help of Goa College of Fine Arts and various schools.
State level painting competition on ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ ‘Energy Efficient India’ and ‘Cleaner Planet’ under National Energy Conservation Mission was organized by Power Grid Corporation of India, Ministry of Power between 3rd December to 7th December. The competition was organized in two categories of the students i.e. standard 5to 7 and standard 8 to 10. Total 2235 students participated in the competition from the state.
From 5 to 7 Standard Group Sara Pareira got first prize, Khushi Pednekar and Verian Valadares got second and third prize respectively. From Class 8 to 10 Kanishka Phal Desai got first prize and Aryan Vengurlekar and Kunal Bar got second and third prize respectively. First prize Rs. 50,000, Second Prize Rs. 30,000 and Third prize awarded Rs. 20,000 for both the groups. 10 consolation prizes of Rs. 7500 from each group were also awarded on this occasion.
The Ministry of Power has launched the National Awareness Campaign in order to promote energy conservation in the country. Painting competition for students at the School, State and at National level has been included as one of the activities of the campaign, which would not only make aware the children about the need of conserving energy but at the same time would educate and involve their parents as well in the above cause. The identified activity is one of the measures, which can help in creating awareness in the domestic sector.
Ministry of Defence
HON’BLE PRESIDENT WITNESSES NAVAL OP DEMO AND VISITS IAC VIKRANT
The Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessed Naval Operations Demonstration in the Ernakulam channel, which showcased naval prowess and operations, on 22 Dec 21. The Hon’ble President was accompanied by the Hon’ble Governor of Kerala Shri Arif Mohammad Khan and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM.
The spectacular event which lasted for 40 minutes displayed the combat capability of ships and aircraft which included simulated beaching reconnaissance and assault, high speed runs by fast interceptor crafts, shore bombardment, helobatics, sonar dunk operations, boarding operations and cargo sling operations by Naval helicopters. The highlights of the day were manning of the yard and arms of the Sail Training Ship ‘Tarangini’ along with steam past by Naval ships which manoeuvred in a column formation shouting Three Jai in the honour of The President. The event concluded with a band performance by the Naval band and fly past by aircraft.
The Hon’ble President further visited the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier ‘Vikrant’ under construction at Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Kochi. This was the Supreme Commander’s first visit to the ship. He was provided a first hand brief on the progress of trials towards commissioning of the ship.
Indigenous content in construction of IAC is close to 76% of overall project cost of Rs 19341 Crs. IAC has large number of indigenous material such as steel, besides other equipment manufactured by Indian industrial houses and about 100 MSMEs. The indigenous construction of the carrier has generated employment opportunities and bolstered plough back effect on the domestic economy. Close to 2000 shipyard and 13000 non-yard personnel have been employed per annum towards construction of IAC.
After a brief walk around of the mighty warship, the Hon’ble President expressed satisfaction on the progress and appreciated the efforts of Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard towards development of indigenous capabilities in shipbuilding as a shining example of the nation’s quest for ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat’.
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Pondicherry University Professor Dr. Ajeet Jaiswal Honored for Outstanding Contribution in Anthropology at WAC 2023 United India Anthropology Forum and Kalinga Institute of Social Science Recognize Dr. Jaiswal's Promising Track Record.
The World Anthropology Congress  2023 bore witness to an extraordinary celebration of scholarly accomplishments as Dr. Ajeet Jaiswal, Head, Department of Anthropology, Pondicherry University, was presented with the Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation. This honour was bestowed upon him by the United India Anthropology Forum and the Kalinga Institute of Social Science, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the field of Anthropology and his promising trajectory within the discipline which was held at Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Dr. Jaiswal's dedication, commitment, and profound impact on the realm of Anthropology have set him apart as a trailblazer in the field. His invaluable insights, groundbreaking research, and commitment to advancing knowledge have earned him the respect of his peers and left an indelible mark on the academic community. The event provided a platform for distinguished anthropologists, researchers, and scholars worldwide to convene, exchange ideas, and celebrate the achievements that have shaped the discipline.
Upon receiving the prestigious honour, Dr. Ajeet Jaiswal expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to furthering the field of Anthropology. He articulated his dedication to continuing the pursuit of knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and addressing critical societal issues through his research. The certificate is a testament to his commitment and passion for advancing the boundaries of human understanding.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Kamrup, Assam
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Kamrup, Assam
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS at Kamrup . The cost of the project is Rs.1123 crore and it will be set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana .
The new AIIMS will be completed in a period of 48 months from the zero date , broadly comprising a pre-construction phase of 15 months, a construction phase of 30 months and stabilization / commissioning phase of three months.
Details:
The Institution will consist of a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds, trauma center facilities, medical college with an intake of 100 MBBS students per year, nursing college with an intake of 60 B.Sc.  students per year, residential complexes and allied facilities / services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi. The hospital will have 22 Speciality/Super-Speciality Departments including 16 Operation Theaters. It will also have an AYUSH department with 30 beds for providing treatment facilities in traditional system of medicine.
Impact:
The establishment of new AIIMS will serve the dual purpose of providing super speciality health care to the population while also help create a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions / facilities being created under National Health Mission .
Background:
Under this scheme, AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal, Raipur, Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur , Kalyani  and Mangalagiri in Guntur  have been sanctioned in 2015 and two AIIMS have been sanctioned at Bathinda and Gorakhpur in 2016.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves investment approval for 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for investment approval for 2x660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project  in District Buxar of Bihar.
The project will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 10,439.09 crore and implemented by SJVN Thermal Private Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Ltd., a Mini Ratna CPSU under Ministry of Power, Government of India.
The Buxar TPP will be based on Supercritical Technology with two units of 660 MW each, equipped with latest emission control technology to protect the environment and has high efficiency and use less fuel to generate power. The Buxar TPP will improve the deficit power scenario in Bihar and Eastern region. Govt. of Bihar has already signed Power Purchase Agreement  for supply of not less than 85% of generated power.
The project is expected to generate substantial direct and indirect employment apart from various other socio-economic development in the project area. The Buxar TPP will start yielding benefits from 2023-24.